World at Our Feet in the Cuna Congress Hall
Journal entry describes a weekly meeting in the Congress Hall of the Cuna, with First Chief asking blunt questions, music by Mrs. Lej, and discussions on domestic and island life. The scene shifts to waterfront sharks, machetes used for many tasks, and a village visit where a child Tomas dies from illness. Peace Corps doctors are questioned for better care amid traditional cures.
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First
Cunes
Congress Hall
iIcts
Lej
Abs
Doc
Tomas
Peace Corps
Anem
Poise Models and Era Reflected in Mrs Doe Scene
Fragmentary narration mentions Mrs Doe with poise and era contrast as she replaces glasses and contemplates memories. A voice asks about return to a hut and the imagined future, hinting at longing and identity within a distant setting.
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Mrs. Doe
Letter From Rep Nielsen on Parochial School Transport Vote
In a March letter dated April 27 1963 State Representative Nielsen explains voting against a Senate parochial school transportation bill. He argues it unfairly raises property taxes for private schooling and notes public schools would be larger without parochial schools. He cites strong constituent feedback and says the issue may arise again in the Senate. He affirms support for the public school system and the principle of equal free public schooling regardless of race color or creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graetlinger Times
Graetlinger
Iowa
Senate
House
United States
Social Security Benefits Spread Across Palo Alto County
District manager Clifford W Swedhind reports 1968 social security payments in Palo Alto County totaling 1 968 recipients receiving community checks. Payments include 78436 to 101 elderly workers and dependents, 1221 to 208 children, and 209 disabled workers with dependents. Swedhind cites impact on local spending for essentials and notes one in eight residents now receives the benefit. Palo Alto County Savings Bond report shows March sales and first-quarter totals toward 1965 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Sociel
Clifford W. Swedhind
Fort Dede
Sweidlund
Iowa
Swedhind
Fort Dodge Social Sscurila Office
Pirate Thinclads Score Well in Recent Area Track Meets
Pirate freshman trackmen won the Emmetsburg meet with 62 points led by Richard Base 1st in the 220 yard dash and Dick Clipperton 1st in high hurdles. They were edged by Lincoln Central Relays at Gruver, finishing fourth with 53 points as Graettinger set two meet records including an 880 relay time of 11 43.3 and Greg Heekstra’s 410 dash in 55.5 seconds.
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Pirate
Emmetsburg
Jake Hoekstra
J. Murphy
Richard Base
Dick Clipperton
Tony James
Allen Peterson
Cdiseus
Leonard Wnivel
Murphy
Cornelius
Swanson
Attabe
Graettinger
Clipperton
Oleson
Gruver Triangular Meet Sees Lincoln Central Sweep
Lincoln Central won all six events at Gruver in a triangular meet against Emmetsburg Catholic and Vreshman Place. Vreshman Place placed second overall with 20 points. notable performances included Lynn Tindall second in the 220 dash and 140 low hurdles, Mikey Boblit and Leonard leading sprint relays, and Mikey Boblit finishing second in the 50 yard dash.
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Graetlinger
Lincoln Central
Emmettsburg Catholic
Gruver
Phrates
Grachinges
Leonard Anal
Mahan
Mikey Boblit
Larry Bry
Stuaert Mahi
Eddie Mahan
Lynn
Buffalo Supper Feeds Community at Riceville Dinner
A 1200 pound Buffalo was moved from Nora Springs to Riceville for the third annual Buffalo Dinner hosted May 2 by ACCIM of the Immaculate Conception Church. The event raised community spirit as volunteers prepared and served the feast.
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Buffalo Farm
Nora Springs
Riceville
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Mary Vandervelde
Peerless
Peerless ‘White Lee
Peerless Hatchery, Inc
Spencer, Iowa
H. A. Elsenbast
Repr
Nielsen
ITCO
Ves
Ces
Cae
Cage
Nutra-Flo
Multa-Flo Chemical Company
Com
Cap Henderson, Maer
Pirate Thinclads
Pirates
Vreshman Place
U. S
Kkk
Vernon Torreson
Wallingford, Lowa
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